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'Speedy solution' plea for NHS Highland staff who were bullied

'Speedy solution' plea for NHS Highland staff who were bullied

'Speedy solution' plea for NHS Highland staff who were bullied

03 September 2019

A Labour MSP wants action to be taken soon to compensate NHS Highland staff affected by bullying.


New hub seeks to get the best from apprenticeship system

New hub seeks to get the best from apprenticeship system

New hub seeks to get the best from apprenticeship system

03 September 2019

North Highland College UHI and Developing the Young Workforce North Highland have formalised their new Apprenticeship Hub initiative.


Tributes to Thurso minister who was 'a man of principle'

Tributes to Thurso minister who was 'a man of principle'

Tributes to Thurso minister who was 'a man of principle'

03 September 2019

The Rev Ronnie Johnstone, who has died at the age of 73, has been described as "a man of strong principle" and "a pillar of the community".


Twenty's plenty for Wick motorists

Twenty's plenty for Wick motorists

Twenty's plenty for Wick motorists

03 September 2019

Caithness civic leader says that Wick's 20 mph restriction is 'safer, healthier, greener and quieter' option.


A final farewell at Canisbay Kirk

A final farewell at Canisbay Kirk

A final farewell at Canisbay Kirk

03 September 2019

Popular preacher Rev Lyall Rennie says a final farewell to his congregation after 10 years ministering at Canisbay and other churches in the parish.


Engineering student Gilles wins outstanding project award

Engineering student Gilles wins outstanding project award

Engineering student Gilles wins outstanding project award

03 September 2019

A student at North Highland College UHI has received an outstanding engineering project award from the Institute for Engineering and Technology.


Caithness councillor welcomes Raigmore's new patient accommodation

Caithness councillor welcomes Raigmore's new patient accommodation

Caithness councillor welcomes Raigmore's new patient accommodation

03 September 2019

A new patient accommodation facility at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has been welcomed by Caithness councillor Nicola Sinclair.


Open night at Thurso Camera Club

Open night at Thurso Camera Club

Open night at Thurso Camera Club

02 September 2019

An open night is to be held by Thurso Camera Club to encourage those interested in photography to join up.


Call for bakers to enter Taste North Challenge

Call for bakers to enter Taste North Challenge

Call for bakers to enter Taste North Challenge

02 September 2019

Entries are being sought for the Taste North Challenge – the baking competition that is a key part of the food, drink and craft festival Taste North.


Police detect 41 offences on NC500 patrols in Caithness and Sutherland

Police detect 41 offences on NC500 patrols in Caithness and Sutherland

Police detect 41 offences on NC500 patrols in Caithness and Sutherland

02 September 2019

Road policing officers spoke to nearly 300 road users during patrols on sections of the NC500 in Caithness and Sutherland over a three-day period.


Study to look at wildfire impact on peatland

Study to look at wildfire impact on peatland

Study to look at wildfire impact on peatland

01 September 2019

A new study called Fire Blanket is to investigate the impact on peatland of this year’s major wildfire in north Sutherland.


North Coast Fiddlers gearing up for north Highland mini-tour

North Coast Fiddlers gearing up for north Highland mini-tour

North Coast Fiddlers gearing up for north Highland mini-tour

30 August 2019

A group of young local fiddle players are to host three shows during a mini-tour of Caithness, Sutherland and Ross-shire during September.


New primary one pupils face the camera

New primary one pupils face the camera

New primary one pupils face the camera

30 August 2019

Youngsters throughout Caithness are settling into school as primary one pupils – as our pictures show.


Wick's World War II pillbox project to be unveiled

Wick's World War II pillbox project to be unveiled

Wick's World War II pillbox project to be unveiled

30 August 2019

Saturday sees the grand unveiling of the World War II pillbox in Wick which has been undergoing a transformation.


Summer reading challenge winners at Wick

Summer reading challenge winners at Wick

Summer reading challenge winners at Wick

30 August 2019

Children who took part in Wick Library’s summer reading challenge run by High Life Highland have received medals and certificates.


Views sought on plans to replace subsea electricity cable

Views sought on plans to replace subsea electricity cable

Views sought on plans to replace subsea electricity cable

30 August 2019

A consultation session will take place in Castletown to seek feedback on plans to replace one of two subsea electricity cables supplying Orkney.


Crowds turn out for Thurso RNLI open day

Crowds turn out for Thurso RNLI open day

Crowds turn out for Thurso RNLI open day

30 August 2019

The work of the RNLI took centre stage at the annual Thurso lifeboat open day on Sunday at sunny Scrabster.


Dounreay apprentices celebrate completion of training scheme

Dounreay apprentices celebrate completion of training scheme

Dounreay apprentices celebrate completion of training scheme

30 August 2019

Seven Dounreay apprentices received their indenture certificates at a special event to mark the conclusion of their four-year training programme.


Civic leader says double yellow lines in Wick will not impact on businesses

Civic leader says double yellow lines in Wick will not impact on businesses

Civic leader says double yellow lines in Wick will not impact on businesses

30 August 2019

The introduction of double yellow lines in the centre of Wick will not impact on businesses in the area, says civic leader Willie Mackay


Plea for £90 million annual investment in towns such as Wick and Thurso

Plea for £90 million annual investment in towns such as Wick and Thurso

Plea for £90 million annual investment in towns such as Wick and Thurso

30 August 2019

A call has been made by FSB Scotland for £90 million to be invested annually in Scottish towns.


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